by Marie Beattie | Jan 10, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Definition of Advocate 1: one that pleads the cause of another; specifically: one that pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court 2: one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal 3: one that supports or promotes the interests of...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 9, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Last night wasn’t as restful as I had hoped. My eyes were closed, unfortunately my mind was wide awake! I did receive a call but not with the news I was waiting for. Some of the documentation did not get faxed until today, so we must wait another...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 7, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, We had an important discovery today. Kate and Elaine (Bryn Mawr) and Beth and Brittany (teachers from the HS) work with us not only on Speech and OT but Cognitive therapy as well. In addition to working on Corey’s short/long term memory; we have been...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 6, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, My sister called me this weekend to comment on Friday’s post. She loved my car therapy. She applauded the technique and congratulated me on releasing all the internal turmoil. She reminded me, “You are most affective when your anger is below a calm...
by Marie Beattie | Jan 4, 2013 | Archives
Hi Everyone, I was going to write a post for all the caregiver’s out there but decided that today’s “day from hell” could be anyone’s day. I am in the middle of 3 appeals with Medicaid for Corey. I can’t give details yet, but I spent the week stealing moments to call...